Topic: book

Gavin Friday – The Light and Dark

May 3, 2008 in Publications - Comments

In five chapters, ‘The Light and Dark’ explores the themes and influences that inspired Gavin Friday in making his first solo album ‘Each Man Kills the Thing He Loves’. It takes the reader from Gavin’s home town Dublin to Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris and back, following the artist on his first solo tours around the world. Richly illustrated with pictures by (among others) Anton Corbijn.
Gavin Friday – The Light and Dark was written and published in 1991 by Caroline van Oosten de Boer, editor of gavinfriday.com.
The Light and Dark is no longer available.

From the Cradle to the Stage

December 10, 2003 in Publications - Comments

From the Cradle to the Stage is a book by Alan Swann about Irish artists and the memories of what helped them shape their success. Gavin talks about what influenced him in becoming a singer. Other artists include Paddy Moloney, Christy Moore, Samantha Mumba, Luka Bloom, Jerry Fish, Paul Brady and many, many others. All proceeds of the book go towards the charity ‘Fighting Blindness’. From the Cradle to the Stage is available in bookstores, at www.poolbeg.com.
(Or order from Amazon.co.uk)